Satan and the other fallen angels aren’t the guards in Hell, they’re the first inmates. The idea that Satan is running the place comes from Dante, not theology.
I have to admit that I have occasionally used the phrase “devil’s advocate” but it never occurred to me that one might interpret it in this more literal sense.
Is like a melody Premium Member 12 months ago
So much debate about theology is a waste of time
Ed The Red Premium Member 12 months ago
Satan and the other fallen angels aren’t the guards in Hell, they’re the first inmates. The idea that Satan is running the place comes from Dante, not theology.
https://www.gotquestions.org/Satan-master-hell.html
Impkins Premium Member 12 months ago
Red’s not my color. :)
gopher gofer 12 months ago
poor guy, she’s always givin’ him the devil…
john.hubbling 12 months ago
I have to admit that I have occasionally used the phrase “devil’s advocate” but it never occurred to me that one might interpret it in this more literal sense.
Chris Sherlock 12 months ago
The advocate seems to have a bit of sympathy for the red-suited imp.